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That was a great weekend of judo on the mats for our latest points competition. Thank you to everyone who came out to co...
19/10/2026

That was a great weekend of judo on the mats for our latest points competition. Thank you to everyone who came out to compete, coach, referee and cheer from the sidelines.

The standard of technique across the divisions was impressive, with some clean throws and sharp groundwork from juniors through to seniors. Just as good to see was the sportsmanship, with players bowing in, shaking hands and backing each other between matches. The energy in the hall stayed high from the first call to the last medal.

A big thank you to the volunteers who made the day happen. From setting up mats and running the tables to refereeing and packing down, the event doesn’t run without you

📸 Lillee 📸

Happy 10th birthday to Kazoku Judokan!To celebrate a decade of judo and World Judo Day, Kazoku is running the Monster / ...
18/10/2026

Happy 10th birthday to Kazoku Judokan!

To celebrate a decade of judo and World Judo Day, Kazoku is running the Monster / Kyu Grade Comp on Saturday 31 October at their dojo. Kata session in the morning, J Girls at midday, then weigh-in, games and the comp kicking off at 2pm.

Open to ages 5 to seniors, white/yellow to blue belt. Current Judo SA membership required.

Register at kazokujudokan.com.au or call 0438 256 860.

Congrats to the Kazoku crew on 10 years. See you on the mat.

Points Comp is tomorrowThe Cadets and Seniors Points Competition is on tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, at The Lights Comm...
16/10/2026

Points Comp is tomorrow

The Cadets and Seniors Points Competition is on tomorrow, Saturday 17 October, at The Lights Community and Sports Centre, Lightsview.

Weigh in: 8.00am to 8.30am
Event starts: 10.00am, finishing around 1.00pm

A few reminders before you pack your bag:
Bring both a clean white and a clean blue judogi that meet size regulations.
Keep finger and toe nails clean and short.
Tie long hair back securely with no metal parts.
Wear footwear whenever you’re off the mat.
Judogi and nails may be checked on the day.

Divisions run as round robins of 3 to 5 players grouped by weight, so expect a few matches. Good luck to everyone chasing grading points, and to our players in the Novice and new Brown Dan divisions.

If you’re staying on for the Newaza Challenge at 1.30pm, there’s no need to weigh in again.

Not registered yet? Head to Smoothcomp:
Points Comp: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/34805
Newaza Challenge: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/35392

See you on the mat.

Newaza Challenge this SaturdayFive days to go until the first JudoSA Newaza Challenge. It’s a groundwork only event, so ...
13/10/2026

Newaza Challenge this Saturday

Five days to go until the first JudoSA Newaza Challenge. It’s a groundwork only event, so if you enjoy the mat work side of judo, this one is for you.

Saturday 17 October, 1.30pm
The Lights Community and Sports Centre, Lightsview

Open to players turning 9 or older this year, minimum grade full yellow belt. There are Novice divisions for yellow and orange belts, and a Veterans division. Players are grouped by weight into round robins of 3 to 5, so you’ll get several matches.

Weigh in is 11.00am to 11.30am. If you’re also entering the Points Comp in the morning, you only need to weigh in once.

Entry is free for current members of JudoSA or another Judo Australia state or territory association. Bring both a white and a blue judogi.

Register on Smoothcomp: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/35392

Adaptive judo players are welcome.

📸 Lillee 📸

Michael Headland, Adelaide University Judo Club (Thebarton)Michael has coached at the club for 50 years, in the same yea...
09/10/2026

Michael Headland, Adelaide University Judo Club (Thebarton)
Michael has coached at the club for 50 years, in the same year the club celebrates its 70th anniversary. An inductee of the Australian Martial Arts Hall of Fame, he remains the only coach in Australia to have guided a judoka, Anthony Clarke, to Paralympic gold.

Brenton Pring, Tiger Judo Schools (Highbury)
As coach of the Australian Adaptive Judo team, Brenton has travelled with athletes to international events, helping the team finish third in the country standings at the Lausanne Grand Slam’s first inclusive side-by-side competition. At home, he works closely with athletes of every level to help them keep progressing.

Scott Frankham, Raptor MMA Combat Academy (Two Wells)
Scott is known for his patience and encouragement, meeting students where they are and creating an inclusive environment where they can learn at their own pace, including his work with neurodivergent students.

Two free events, one day.The last JudoSA event for 2026 is on Saturday 17 October at The Lights Community and Sports Cen...
05/10/2026

Two free events, one day.

The last JudoSA event for 2026 is on Saturday 17 October at The Lights Community and Sports Centre, Lightsview. Entry to both is free for JudoSA members.

Cadets and Seniors Points Competition, 10.00am
For players turning 15 or older this year. If you still need points for grading, get your entry in. There are Novice divisions for yellow and orange belts, and a new Brown Dan division.
Weigh in is 8.00am to 8.30am.

Newaza Challenge, 1.30pm
New on the calendar this year. Groundwork only, open to players turning 9 or older this year. Novice divisions for yellow and orange belts, plus a Veterans division.
Weigh in is 11.00am to 11.30am. If you have already weighed in for the Points Comp, you don’t need to do it again.

Both events are round robin in groups of 3 to 5, matched by weight. Minimum grade is full yellow belt, and you need to be a current member of JudoSA or another Judo Australia state or territory association.

Registrations are open now on Smoothcomp. (Link in Bio)
Points Comp: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/34805
Newaza Challenge: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/35392

Congratulations to Kazoku Judokan and all other SA judoka who competed in an outstanding trip to Brisbane! 🥋The team com...
29/09/2026

Congratulations to Kazoku Judokan and all other SA judoka who competed in an outstanding trip to Brisbane! 🥋

The team competed at the Brisbane International Open and the National Schools Championships, winning some tough matches and coming home with a great haul of medals.

Brisbane International Open
🥇 Hiro (U15 -73kg) and Hannah (Senior Women -78kg)
🥈 Dom (U15 -66kg), Josh (Cadet -73kg) and Josh (Junior Men -73kg)
🥉 Chris (U15 -60kg) and Seb (Cadet -66kg)
5th: Seb (Junior Men -66kg)

Josh also took on the Senior Men -73kg division, a great experience against a tough field.

National Schools Championships
🥈 Hiro (U15 -73kg) and Josh (Young Men -73kg)
🥉 Chris (U15 -60kg), Dom (U15 -66kg) and Seb (Young Men -66kg)

The athletes then stayed on for the two-day Ohori Training Camp, working on newaza with Nao and grips with Stewart, along with plenty of valuable randori.

If you’d like your club to be featured, contact us 📧

🥋 Novice InterClub Judo is on this Saturday!Join us from 9.30am on Saturday 26 September at The Lights Community and Spo...
23/09/2026

🥋 Novice InterClub Judo is on this Saturday!

Join us from 9.30am on Saturday 26 September at The Lights Community and Sports Centre for a fun, supportive introduction to competitive judo.

The event is open to players turning 6 this year through to under 18 on the day, with zero to moderate local competition experience. After a warm-up and games, players will be matched in teams of comparable skill levels, with a presentation at 11.30am to the team with the most points.

📍 244-270 East Parkway (corner of Hampstead Road), Lightsview
⏰ 9.30am to 11.30am
🥋 Minimum grade: white/yellow belt (not plain white)
💲 $10 per player
✅ No weigh-in
💙 Adaptive judo players are welcome

Players will need a clean white or blue judogi and must be current financial members of a Judo Australia state or territory association, such as Judo SA.

Registrations are open until the day of the event: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/34731

Hub trainings are happening and a great way to up skill your judo and meet judoka from other clubs. For more information...
18/09/2026

Hub trainings are happening and a great way to up skill your judo and meet judoka from other clubs. For more information contact
Marty 0488794513

Congratulations to Sensei Masa Motoyama, who was recently invited to a reception at Parliament House to meet Mr Jun Iman...
18/09/2026

Congratulations to Sensei Masa Motoyama, who was recently invited to a reception at Parliament House to meet Mr Jun Imanishi, the new Consul-General of Japan, recognising his dedication to judo in South Australia and his work as a South Australian Paralympic coach.

This weekend Masa is in Queensland for the Brisbane International Open with blind South Australian judoka Shaun Edwards. Good luck to Shaun, to Masa, and to everyone competing.

Thank you to Masa and to all those across our state who give their time to make judo in South Australia what it is. 🥋

Masa is pictured with Mr Jun Imanishi Consul-General of Japan and the Hon Nat Cook MP, Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly.

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